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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Granbury Chamber of Commerce and |
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Leadership Granbury are gathering in Austin on February 6, 2025, to |
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celebrate Hood County Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated on Lake Granbury, the county seat of |
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Granbury was founded in 1854 and incorporated in 1871; recognized |
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by USA Today as the Best Historic Small Town in 2019, 2020, and |
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2021, the city continues to maintain and improve its historic |
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downtown square, its beautifully restored homes, and the famous |
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Hood County Courthouse; and |
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WHEREAS, Granbury and Hood County are both known for their |
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agribusiness, with hay, peanuts, and pecans among their most |
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notable crops, and the area's economy is further driven by natural |
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gas production and tourism; over the years, Granbury has developed |
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a reputation for its excellent celebrations and numerous festivals, |
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which draw visitors from all across the country; moreover, the |
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Granbury Opera House and the New Granbury Live, as well as many |
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other local venues, provide an amazing array of music and |
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theatrical productions; and |
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WHEREAS, Hood County is a unique and fascinating part of the |
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Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring its |
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citizens for working to preserve their rich history while they |
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build an even brighter future for the area they call home; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 6, 2025, as Hood County Day |
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at the Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. |